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Visit the World’s Only Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum – Smithsonian.com
by "Action Figures" - Google News | August 15, 2019 at 12:04 pm

Visit the World's Only Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum Smithsonian.comThe Milwaukee attraction showcases the oldest and rarest of all the bobbleheads—and thousands more.

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Visit the World’s Only Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum – Smithsonian.com
by "Action Figures" - Google News | August 15, 2019 at 12:00 pm

Visit the World's Only Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum Smithsonian.comThe Milwaukee attraction showcases the oldest and rarest of all the bobbleheads—and thousands more.

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Trump Linking Trade to Hong Kong Risks Playing Into Xi's Hands
by Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines | August 15, 2019 at 11:12 am

(Bloomberg) -- Terms of Trade is a daily newsletter that untangles a world embroiled in trade wars. Sign up here. President Donald Trump linked Hong Kong’s unrest to talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, in a move that could reinforce Beijing’s efforts...

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Armed forces in Kashmir are detaining children and molesting women and girls amid a state-wide blackout, report claims
by Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines | August 15, 2019 at 11:12 am

The report, published Wednesday, was compiled from conversations with hundreds of Kashmiris after India cancelled their political autonomy.

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Indian business ties underpin muted Arab response to Kashmir
by Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines | August 15, 2019 at 11:11 am

Gulf Arab countries have remained mostly silent as India's government moved to strip Indian-administered Kashmir of its limited autonomy, imposing a sweeping military curfew in the disputed Muslim-majority region and cutting off residents from all comm...

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How Kirby Howell-Baptiste Wound Up Taking Over TV
by E! Online (US) - TV News | August 15, 2019 at 11:00 am

If the name Kirby Howell-Baptiste doesn't ring a bell just yet, give it time. Her face, however, certainly should. With the arrival of Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry's...

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Number of transphobic hate crimes in Dorset increasing, figures show – Dorset Echo
by "Action Figures" - Google News | August 15, 2019 at 11:00 am

Number of transphobic hate crimes in Dorset increasing, figures show Dorset EchoFigures show an increase in the number of transphobic hate crimes in Dorset.

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South Korea's Moon offers olive branch to Japan
by Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines | August 15, 2019 at 10:09 am

South Korean President Moon Jae-in struck a conciliatory tone towards Japan on Thursday, offering to "join hands" if Tokyo chooses dialogue as relations between the US allies dip to fresh lows. Seoul and Tokyo, both democracies and market economies, a...

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Behind Nate Silver’s war with The New York Times
by Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines | August 15, 2019 at 9:05 am

The paper’s onetime data guru can’t stop kicking his ex-employer for its 2020 polling analysis and supposed capitulation to Trump.

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Barbie Gets a Line of STAR WARS Action Figures That Shows Off New Darth Vader, R2-D2, and Princess Leia Fashion – GeekTyrant
by "Action Figures" - Google News | August 15, 2019 at 9:00 am

Barbie Gets a Line of STAR WARS Action Figures That Shows Off New Darth Vader, R2-D2, and Princess Leia Fashion GeekTyrantBarbie is releasing a line of new Star Wars action figures that features trendy new outfits inspired by Darth Vader, R2...

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